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Sharon Olds Reads Rodney Jones

The New Yorker: Poetry

CHAPTER

The Metaphor of Loss in Poetic Imagery

This chapter explores the metaphor of spilling coconut milk and rum into the waves as a representation of loss and the emotional baggage tied to addiction. The speakers delve into how personal experiences shape their understanding of themes like longing and the challenges of reclaiming the past within the poet's work.

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